The rain continued, and the fine raindrops soaked Pei Renji's Henan ambassador's flag of Henan to be soaked. He was weak and stuck to the flagpole without moving. Pei Renji, the owner of the flagpole, stood alone under the flagpole, looking at the Hulao Pass in the distance.

The rain was allowed to flow along his white hair, his eyes were more weak than the wet flag, and his armor was completely soaked in the rain like the flag.

Pei Renji was completely desperate. Emperor Yang of Sui only gave him thirty days to regain Hulao Pass. The Dongdu side refused to send troops to help, but only gave food, grass and military supplies. He dispatched troops from seven counties in the southern part of the Yellow River to join the war, but none of them were actually there.

The troops arrived as scheduled. Yang Qing, the prefect of Xingyang, dared not leave the county governor, without any treason in the county, so he refused to send troops directly. Zhang Yuanbei, the son of Zhang Xutuo, who inherited his father's will, followed the order, but had not left Qi County yet.

He was defeated by the thief army and forced to retreat to Licheng. The garrisons of the other five counties were also rampant because of the thief chaos. They either dared not leave the garrison or were intercepted and defeated by the thief army. Yu Qiann even had an echo in the Lu County.

I don’t know if the garrison there was hiding and refused to obey orders, or if it had been completely wiped out by the bandit army.

There are no friendly forces, and there are only more than 10,000 tired soldiers who have fought for years, but their opponents are more than 50,000 Wagang main force. Even in the decisive battle in the wild, Pei Renji doesn't have much confidence to defeat his opponent head-on, not to mention that his opponent also has a famous city in the pass.

, taking the initiative in the battlefield, Pei Renji was helpless even if he was a god. He plucked up his courage to launch two attacks, one frontal attack and one sneak attack. He was also easily defeated by the heavily guarded Wagang Army. He suffered many soldiers and generals, but in the end he gained nothing.

The third siege launched yesterday was even worse. The general Wang Quan, who made military achievements in the Luokoucang defense battle, sacrificed his country to death. This not only further damaged the already sluggish morale of the Henan envoys, but also made Pei Renji suspicion of revenge for his private revenge.

——The only Henan prosecutor who arrived in Luokoucang to reinforce was Wang Quan forced Pei Renji to send reinforcements. At that time, Wang Quan contradicted Pei Renji. Now Wang Quan died in the siege, so naturally everyone would suspect that Pei Renji was deliberately sent.

He went to die.

The personal soldiers asked Pei Renji to return to the account to shelter from the rain several times, but Pei Renji ignored it. It was not until Pei Renji's actual deputy, Jia Runfu, came to persuade him that Pei Renji moved a little and said in a hoarse voice: "The deadline stipulated by Your Majesty is only left.

It's been ten days, what should I do?"

The very wise Jia Runfu was speechless and could only bow his head. Seeing his appearance, Pei Renji didn't ask too much, but could only sigh: "Can I really wait until Your descending order to kill me

The head of the house search?"

Jia Runfu continued to remain silent, and after a while, he whispered: "Master General, last night, Xiao Huaijing and Xiao Supervisor sent someone to Dongdu to send a memorial. If nothing unexpected happens, it should be about General Wang Quan."

"Let him do it, you don't have to worry about the debt, and if you have too many lice, you won't be itchy. I don't care anymore." Pei Renji smiled bitterly and said, "I just need to have a clear conscience. It's true that I sent the royal power to the battlefield, but I didn't harm me."

His mind.”

Jia Runfu nodded, believing that Pei Renji's methods were not so dirty, but said angrily: "God is really not good at seeing. On the day Hulao Pass fell, he didn't let that man die in the chaos, and he even let him go.

They fled to Guancheng and defected to His Highness King Xun, and ran back here to harm us."

Pei Renji did not agree, but only hated himself for his greed for merit and profit, and made him so stupid that he was so impoverished that he was so desperate that he was in a critical position in Huzhu. This led to today's despair situation. He also hated his distant nephew and refused to send reinforcements to him. Otherwise, he would not be able to take the Huzhu.

There is no hopelessness as it is now.

At this time, a messenger hurried to report that Pei Renji's cousin Pei Xingfang rushed from Luokoucang again for a visit, and said that he was ordered to check the amount of food and grass distributed to Henan's quest for arrest.

Pei Renji was even more angry when she heard this and shouted, "Let him wait in the Central Army tent."

There is certainly a reason why Pei Renji is so angry that Pei Xingfang is the most popular. Half a month ago, Pei Xingfang, who had already served under Liu Changgong's tent, visited Pei Renji. It was because Pei Renji, who refused to send troops to help, also had the last hope and asked his cousin to serve him.

Xiushu wrote a letter to Chen Sangliang, trying to use the kindness of Pei Hongce and his son to Chen Sangliang to impress his distant nephew who was unsuccessful. Unfortunately, Pei Xingfang not only refused politely, but also went to speak for his distant cousin, repeatedly explaining that Dongdu cannot send troops now

For various reasons, the uncle and nephew parted in disagreement. Pei Renji was of course very dissatisfied with this cousin who was betraying his elbow.

As expected, Pei Xingfang had entered the central army tent, Pei Renji returned to the tent with Jia Runfu. As a result, when he entered the tent, Pei Renji's anger suddenly became even stronger - Pei's cousin who should have worked for him unconditionally

Xingfang was actually fighting with his arch-rivaled military adversary Xiao Huaijing in the tent, and the words were discussed about the excessive consumption of military food and grass in Henan. Then he saw Pei Renji come in, Pei Xingfang saluted obediently, but Pei Renji

He waved his hand and said directly: "Forgive, what are you going to do?"

"My nephew was ordered to check the food and grass accounts, and also to visit my uncle if he was safe." Pei Xingfang replied respectfully.

"I'm very good, I don't have to worry about you." Pei Renji waved his hand again and said angrily: "Check the amount of money and grain, right? Doctor Xiao, you are a military supervisor and have the right to supervise food and grass military supplies. I'll ask you for this matter

, take Pei to the army to check."

Xiao Guojiu agreed with a very graceful promise, but Pei Xingfang, who had other purposes, was a little embarrassed. He wanted to beg Pei Renji to talk alone, but there were two unreliable outsiders, Xiao Huaijing and Jia Runfu. In desperation, Pei Xingfang could only be

After handing over, Xiao Xiao Guojiu went to the back camp to check the accounts with the military officer. During this period, Xiao Xiao Guojiu naturally had to pick bones in the eggs. The one-in-one liter of food and grass must be recorded on the record, and it will be left as a waste of Pei Renji.

Or the crime of embezzlement of military rations was proven, Pei Xingfang continued to maintain a friendly relationship with Xiao Xiao Guojiu and Xiao Snake.

At the same time, he also arrived at the back camp. Pei Xing just discovered that the current situation of the Henan probationary army was indeed not good. The back camp where the wounded soldiers were treated was full of minor and serious injuries, and the number of serious injuries was quite large. At the same time, due to the rain for several days, it was

These wounded soldiers could only lie on the wet straw mat for treatment. They were both hurt and suffered from dampness and coldness. They moaned all over the camp, and occasionally they could hear the cry of despair, "Let me die, I won't

I will not live anymore.”

"I'm right when my brother told me, my uncle really can't use these elites." As he shook his head and sighed, Pei Xingfang became more determined to persuade Pei Renji to commit suicide and withdraw his troops - let Pei Renji get some wounds for himself, claiming that he was the first to take the lead in the fight.

He took the opportunity to retreat to avoid the crisis. In this way, the representatives of the Pei family's court had something to say in front of Emperor Yang of Sui, and Emperor Yang of Sui should not ask Pei Renji for his head anymore.

Although the abacus was good, what made Pei Xingfang laugh and cry was that he never found the opportunity to talk to his uncle alone. During the account check, Pei Renji never showed up. After finally checking the account, he went to pay homage to Pei Renji, Xiao Xiaoguo

My uncle has been entangled by his side, and Pei Renji has always been accompanied by his confidant Jia Runfu. He made an excuse that he wanted to stay because he was not early, but Pei Renji shouted impatiently: "You'll go back soon after you finish your business. It's only ten miles away from Hulao Pass, Wagang

The thief may go out of the city to attack at any time. It is not safe for you to stay here, so go back immediately."

"Uncle, can you take a step to speak alone?" Pei Xingfang had no choice but to make a request directly.

"What do you mean, can't you say it directly?" Pei In-ki still didn't have any good intentions.

"It's about Sister Cuiyun." Pei Xingfang had no choice but to say, "Sister Cuiyun has a few words, I want me to bring them to you."

Pei Xingfang made the wrong excuse and mentioned Pei Renji's precious daughter who wanted to marry Chen Sangliang as a side house. Xiao Guoji next to him immediately laughed out loud. Hearing this vicious laughter, Pei Renji was even more angry.

He came and shouted, "There is no matter in the military camp. If I don't listen to her, it's a big deal. I'll wait until I finish the war in Hulao Pass before I talk about it. I'll stop talking too much. Come and send Pei to the army out of the camp."

"No wonder I can't climb up. I deserve this temper." Pei Xingfang was extremely depressed, but Pei Renji's personal soldiers had already come up to see the guests. Pei Xingfang had no choice but to say goodbye and leave. Fortunately, Emperor Yang of Sui gave Pei Renji to Pei Renji.

There are still ten days left, so Pei Xingfang is not very anxious.

Pei Xingfang left, and knew that Pei Renji didn't like him, Xiao Guoji, and Xiao Guoji, also left quickly. However, as soon as Xiao Guoji left, Jia Runfu immediately came to Pei Renji again and asked in a low voice: "Master,

What do you think of the letter sent by the Wagang thief just now?”

Pei Renji reached into her sleeve and pinched a letter hidden in her sleeve. She looked complicated and whispered for a long time: "Let me consider it."

It was not far away. Just in the evening, Pei Xingfang successfully returned to Luokoucang City and handed the order to Liu Changgong. However, Liu Changgong didn't even look at the account. He threw it to the side and pulled Pei Xingfang to the back hall to drink. He had been

General Liu was afraid of Pei Xingfang quickly refused on the excuse of strong enemy. However, Liu Changgong waved his hand and said with a smile: "I'm afraid of a ball, with your uncle in front of you, and Luokoucang has Kan and Ma Sanbao guarded him.

Now, we don’t have to worry about it. Just drink and give you to me. If I don’t treat you well, how can I be worthy of Brother Yingliang?”

It was really a plea. Pei Xingfang was drunk by General Liu. Fortunately, he had nothing to say at night, so he didn't delay anything. The next day, he helped Liu Changgong to handle military affairs for the whole day. In the evening, Pei Xingfang just thought about it.

Thinking about some excuses to visit Pei Renji and take the opportunity to offer advice, but Liu Changgong came to the door again and pulled Pei Xingfang to drink again. He also said that he must lead Pei Xingfang to be bad like he used to lead Chen Sangliang to do so, and the church

Pei Xingfang indulged in drinking so he could only have a drink companion in the future.

There is also a serious matter to do, Pei Xingfang said that he would not agree to anything, but Liu Changgong was still raising his life. While he was pulling, a personal soldier suddenly came to report outside the door, saying that an envoy from the Dongdu held a talisman in his hand.

Then he came directly into Cangcheng and called Liu Changgong to see him immediately. When Pei Xingfang was curious about asking about the identity of the person, his personal soldiers replied: "He covered his face with a cloth, and he couldn't see his appearance, and he refused to show his intention.

identity."

When Liu Changgong heard such a strange thing, he was surprised. Pei Xingfang was also very curious and hurriedly accompanied Liu Changgong to meet the envoy. As a result, he saw that there was indeed a man with a black cloth sitting in the living room.

, but it was very familiar when Liu Changgong and Pei Xingfangzheng recalled, a more familiar voice came, "Close the door and don't let outsiders see me."

When he heard the sound and subconsciously closed the door, Pei Xingfang immediately lowered his voice and exclaimed: "Brother, why are you?"

The black cloth was pulled off, revealing Chen Sangliang's oily and pink face. Liu Changgong and Pei Xingfang were also even more shocked and said in unison: "Brother, Brother Yingliang, why did you suddenly come here? Something happened to Dongdu?

?”

"There is nothing wrong with Dongdu, it's because you may be something happening here." Chen Sangliang looked very serious and asked in a low voice: "What's wrong with the Henan adjudication army recently?"

"The abnormality of Henan's arresting army? No?" Liu Changgong and Pei Xing looked at each other.

"It's good if not." Chen Sangliang breathed a little relieved, and then asked quickly: "Didn't Xiao Huaijing disappear when Hulao Pass fall? How did he return to Ambassador Pei's account? When did he come back?"

Liu Changgong shook his head. Fortunately, Pei Xing had contact with Xiao Huaijing just now and reported: "I know, I heard from Xiao Huaijing himself that when Hulao Pass fell, he disguised himself as a commoner and escaped from the east gate of Hulao Pass in chaos, because

The road was blocked and unable to return to the pass, so I went to Guancheng first to join His Highness King Xun, and then returned to my uncle's tent. Hey, brother, how did you know that Xiao Huaijing was back?"

"Xiao Huaijing submitted a letter to impeach Uncle Pei for suspected public revenge, which led to the death of General Wang Quan, so I know." Chen Sangliang explained casually and asked again: "Xiao Huaijing disguised herself as a commoner and escaped from Hulao Pass, but someone else was a witness.

?”

"It shouldn't be, Xiao Huaijing said himself, he escaped from Hulao Pass alone." Pei Xingfang explained again, and then a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind, and he said in surprise: "Brother, do you suspect that Xiao Huaijing was captured by the Wagang thief.

Rebellion, deliberately being released by the Wagang thief, and acting as a traitor for the Wagang thief?"

"If it were just that simple, I wouldn't have come to Luokoucang in person." Chen Sangliang shook his head, his face still very serious - because Chen Sangliang clearly remembered a historical fact that the old subordinates left by Pei Renji and Zhang Xutuo were completely the same

Xiao Guojiu forced him to surrender to the Wagang Army.

After shaking his head, Chen Sangliang quickly asked whether Pei Xingfang had any contact with Pei Renji. Pei Xingfang nodded and quickly reported what happened yesterday to Chen Sangliang, and also carefully mentioned that he had not found an opportunity to talk to Pei Renji alone.

Things. Chen Sangliang was not very satisfied with it. After a little calculation, Chen Sangliang asked again: "Brother, you met Uncle Pei yesterday. What was he like at that time? How was he in his mood?"

"I have a big temper and don't have any good intentions to me." Pei Xingfang shook his head and carefully introduced his meeting with Pei Renji, and then added: "By the way, my uncle is very disappointed now. When he first met me, he first saw me,

, His whole body was basically wet, and his hair and beard were stuck together, as if he had been wet in the rain for a lot of time

Chen Sangliang's heart sank, and he knew very well that Pei Renji's current mood must have been extremely disappointed and desperate. Maybe he would have miscalculated the previous incident. While he was not thinking about it, Pei Xingfang gradually came back to his senses and was surprised.

He said, "Brother, are you worried about uncle..."

Chen Sangliang nodded calmly and said, "You can think about it a little bit. If you change to his current situation and want to keep your head, what other choices can you have besides the method you came up with?"

Pei Xingfang's face changed drastically, and he hurriedly said, "What should I do if my aunt, brother Xingyan and sister Cuiyun? Is uncle who cares about their lives or death?"

"You brother Xingyan is stationed outside the city. As long as you receive the news, you can "Chen Yingliang said with a gloomy face: "As for your aunt and Cuiyun, with me here, they will not be too wronged even if they suffer some grievances."
To be continued...